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UNESCO designates 47 new World Heritage sites, including Saudi Arabia's Uruq Bani Ma'arid Reserve

Ahmed Saleh

Sep 23, 20231 min read

UNESCO designates 47 new World Heritage sites, including Saudi Arabia's Uruq Bani Ma'arid Reserve

Riyadh, September 23, 2023, UNESCO has completed the inclusion of 47 new sites on its World Heritage List, notably the Uruq Bani Ma'arid...

Saudi Crown Prince Interview with Fox News.

Harry Stuckler

Sep 22, 20230 min read

GENERAL NEWS

Saudi Crown Prince Interview with Fox News.

Royal Commission for Riyadh City holds interactive display for Expo 2030

Sheryll Mericido

Sep 21, 20231 min read

CULTURAL

Royal Commission for Riyadh City holds interactive display for Expo 2030

Riyadh, September 21, 2023, The Royal Commission for Riyadh City, the government agency in charge of the Kingdom's bid to host World...

Uruq Bani Ma'arid Reserve in Saudi Arabia added to UNESCO List

Sheryll Mericido

Sep 20, 20232 min read

CULTURAL

Uruq Bani Ma'arid Reserve in Saudi Arabia added to UNESCO List

Riyadh September 20, 2023, Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud, Saudi Minister of Culture, Chairman of the National Commission...

KAPL at PU in China launches scientific and cultural activities

Ahmed Saleh

Sep 20, 20231 min read

CULTURAL

KAPL at PU in China launches scientific and cultural activities

Riyadh, September 19, 2023, On the fifth anniversary of its opening, the King Abdulaziz Public Library (KAPL) at Peking University (PU)...

Symposium on Islam's tolerance and peace concludes in Kathmandu, Nepal

Ahmed Saleh

Sep 20, 20231 min read

CULTURAL

Symposium on Islam's tolerance and peace concludes in Kathmandu, Nepal

Riyadh, September 19, 2023, The 'Tolerance of Islam and Its Role in Enhancing Peaceful and Social Coexistence' Symposium, organized by...

Forum participants praise King Salman's efforts to promote Arabic language

Ahmed Saleh

Sep 20, 20231 min read

CULTURAL

Forum participants praise King Salman's efforts to promote Arabic language

Riyadh, September 19, 2023, Participants at the 14th International Scientific Forum for the Arabic Language, held at the Islamic...

"Common Ground" exhibition in Riyadh explores Saudi and Yemeni civilizations

Ahmed Saleh

Sep 19, 20231 min read

CULTURAL

"Common Ground" exhibition in Riyadh explores Saudi and Yemeni civilizations

Riyadh, September 18, 2023, The "Common Ground" exhibition in Riyadh, presented by the Ministry of Culture, continues to take visitors...

US Ambassador Ratney visited Saudi Arabia's National Museum in Riyadh

Ahmed Saleh

Sep 19, 20231 min read

CULTURAL

US Ambassador Ratney visited Saudi Arabia's National Museum in Riyadh

Riyadh, September 18, 2023, The United States Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Michael Ratney, visited the National Museum of Saudi Arabia in...

"Masterpieces of Saudi Music" concert presented at New York's Metropolitan Opera House Theater

Ahmed Saleh

Sep 19, 20231 min read

CULTURAL

"Masterpieces of Saudi Music" concert presented at New York's Metropolitan Opera House Theater

New York, September 18, 2023, The Music Commission and the Saudi Theater and Performing Arts Commission presented a concert titled...

Saudi Post issues commemorative stamp for UNESCO World Heritage Committee

Sheryll Mericido

Sep 18, 20231 min read

CULTURAL

Saudi Post issues commemorative stamp for UNESCO World Heritage Committee

Riyadh, September 18, 2023, In honor of the Kingdom hosting the 45th extended session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, the Saudi...

Ministry organizes seminar on Islamic tolerance in Kathmandu, Nepal

Sheryll Mericido

Sep 18, 20231 min read

CULTURAL

Ministry organizes seminar on Islamic tolerance in Kathmandu, Nepal

Kathmandu, September 18, 2023, The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance organized a seminar on tolerance and the role of...

15 sites added to UNESCO World Heritage List in Riyadh session

Ahmed Saleh

Sep 18, 20231 min read

CULTURAL

15 sites added to UNESCO World Heritage List in Riyadh session

Riyadh, September 18, 2023, During its 45th session in Riyadh, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee announced that 15 nominated sites had...

KSAA launches "Cultural School" and "Tourism School" programs in Jeddah

Ahmed Saleh

Sep 18, 20231 min read

CULTURAL

KSAA launches "Cultural School" and "Tourism School" programs in Jeddah

Riyadh, September 17, 2023, The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSAA), with the participation of 105 students from 34...

Saudi Heritage Commission and Waseda University collaborate on archaeological project

Ahmed Saleh

Sep 18, 20231 min read

CULTURAL

Saudi Heritage Commission and Waseda University collaborate on archaeological project

Riyadh, September 17, 2023, The Saudi Heritage Commission (HC) and Waseda University (WU) of Japan have inked a collaboration agreement...

Harry Stuckler

Sep 18, 20232 min read

CULTURAL

Most desirable city award - Jeddah

Jeddah’s historical district, Al-Balad, often referred to as the heart and soul of the city, has been nominated in the “Most Desirable...

Tell es-Sultan in Jericho, Palestine, added to UNESCO list in Riyadh

Sheryll Mericido

Sep 17, 20231 min read

CULTURAL

Tell es-Sultan in Jericho, Palestine, added to UNESCO list in Riyadh

Riyadh, September 17, 2023, Tell es-Sultan in Jericho, Palestine, was named the first Arab site to be added to the UNESCO list during the...

UNESCO adds new sites to World Heritage List in Riyadh

Ahmed Saleh

Sep 17, 20232 min read

CULTURAL

UNESCO adds new sites to World Heritage List in Riyadh

Riyadh, September 17, 2023, During its 45th Session, which has been prolonged and is taking place in Riyadh, the World Heritage Committee...

World Heritage Committee to announce voting results for 50 sites

Ahmed Saleh

Sep 17, 20232 min read

CULTURAL

World Heritage Committee to announce voting results for 50 sites

Riyadh, September 17, 2023, Following consideration of several agenda items on Saturday during its prolonged 45th Session, which runs...

Omar Al-Buraidi from Saudi Arabia wins Quran recitation competition

Sheryll Mericido

Sep 16, 20231 min read

CULTURAL

Omar Al-Buraidi from Saudi Arabia wins Quran recitation competition

Casablanca, September 16, 2023, The Moroccan Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs chose Omar bin Abdulaziz Al-Buraidi from Saudi...

UNESCO members presented on Riyadh's World Expo 2030 application

Ahmed Saleh

Sep 16, 20232 min read

CULTURAL

UNESCO members presented on Riyadh's World Expo 2030 application

Riyadh, September 14, 2023, Members of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage...

CST establishes "Space Challenge Camp" for undergraduates and graduates

Ahmed Saleh

Sep 15, 20232 min read

CULTURAL

CST establishes "Space Challenge Camp" for undergraduates and graduates

Riyadh, September 15, 2023, Targeting undergraduate students and recent graduates, the Communications, Space, and Technology Commission...

AlUla World Archaeology Summit gathers government representatives and specialists

Ahmed Saleh

Sep 15, 20231 min read

CULTURAL

AlUla World Archaeology Summit gathers government representatives and specialists

AlUla, September 14, 2023, Over 300 government representatives, the heads of organizations concerned with archaeology and cultural...

Assistant Minister of Culture meets UK Under Secretary of State

Ahmed Saleh

Sep 15, 20231 min read

CULTURAL

Assistant Minister of Culture meets UK Under Secretary of State

Riyadh, September 14, 2023, Alongside the 45th Extended Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, which is taking place from...

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